My Surprise Mate

Dane moved Kyra’s bassinet from the living room into our bedroom.

As I got Kyra situated in our room, Dane went outside to talk to the guys and fill them in.

He wasn’t gone long and told me our house would be guarded from now until Devin is found.I had this gut feeling there was more going on than we realized.I couldn’t sleep at all, and Dane slept off and on.I lay there watching Kyra most of the night and every little noise I heard had me sitting up in bed.

Kyra woke up around five that morning and I decided to stay up for the day.

After getting us both dressed, I headed to the kitchen to make breakfast.

Kyra seemed to be her normal happy self just like any other morning, blissfully unaware of what was going on.

Unsure if all three guys had stayed outside all night or not, I opened the front door and stepped out to find Zayd standing near the steps, "Good morning," I told him.

He smiled at me as he walked up the steps, "Morning dear.You should still be asleep."

He pulled me in for a hug.

Zayd and Adria acted like parents I never had, and they always seemed to help ease my worries.

"I couldn’t sleep and, besides, Kyra woke up hungry this morning."

he smiled and nodded his head, "well she is a growing girl, and we tend to eat more than normal humans."

"l was going to offer some breakfast and coffee but wasn’t sure or Colby.

"I'll take some coffee," Zayd replied.

"Me too!" I turned to find Ash walking toward the porch.

Neither of them looked as tired as I felt this morning.I led them into the kitchen and started pouring them each a cup while they sat down at the table.

"Good morning little princess," Zayd cooed to Kyra.She smiled brightly at him as he picked her up.

"Did y’all stay outside the whole night?" I questioned them.

"Yes and no,"

Ash started, "Four people were guarding all night, but we did rotate out with three of our best warriors to be able to squeeze in a little sleep."

I nodded in understanding as I handed them their mugs.

"Don’t forget Adria was here periodically through the night too."

"I had no idea she was out here too."

I watched as Zayd and Ash exchanged a knowing look, "What you have never seen is pissed off Adria when her family is being threatened.She wasn’t necessarily coming out to help guard but more to make sure we were doing it the ‘right’ way."

Both guys began to laugh, "she had us stationed around the house so there wasn’t a single side left unprotected, and every 15 minutes we had to switch spots to keep us alert."

Zayd was shaking his head as he spoke.

Dane walked into the kitchen wearing only a pair of sweatpants that hung dangerously low on his hips.

"Did we wake you?" I asked as he wrapped his arms around me and rested his head on top of mine.

He was watching Zayd playing with Kyra.

"No, you didn’t wake me.It’s just time to get up."

The front door opened as Adria came rushing in, have no idea how much trouble you two were fixing to be in." she pointed her finger at Ash and Zayd.

"Holly invited us in for coffee,"

Zayd started telling her as he walked toward her with Kyra, "you know I would never leave this angel unprotected."

Adria sighed, "I know honey, I just...I won’t let them get to her."

Zayd handed Kyra to her, "None of us will,"

Ash finally spoke.

I looked at Dane when there was a light knock at the door, "It’s Genesis and Blaze,"

Ash said as he went to open the door.

"Good morning,"

Genesis greeted as she followed Blaze into the house.

Blaze went straight to Adria and began talking to Kyra.

After setting Kyra on her playmat, Adria came and sat down at the table with us, "Should we have our meeting now or later in the office?"

She cut straight to the point.

"We just need Colby here and we can do it now.No reason to wait." I answered.

"He’s on his way,"

Dane reached over, slipping his hand into mine.

a seat

everyone about my ‘dream’ and received many

whole time I was talking, making me feel as if they knew something the rest

it?" I finally asked, looking back and forth between the

are some things that just haven’t been adding

my hand

as I stared

too friendly, and when he told us about the prophecy, he said he couldn’t

we are to believe that Devin and Nyla were able to not only bring

thoughts, "Apollo has never been one to tolerate disrespect from anyone.He’s a very strict ruler.His command alone can even bring an Alpha to

hurt him," I repeated what

shaking their heads at me, "I wish that I could believe that babe, but in all honesty, Apollo could have taken them both down without hurting them.His command may not work on Devin,

our conversations since then, trying to think of anything that seemed odd, but other than what

is a part

at Zayd this

unfortunately dear, we think Apollo is more a part of this than any of us realized.I know this isn’t something you

Zayd told me gently.

being betrayed by my father, the father lam just starting to get

you think you could get in of his

about this prophecy.Ash and Colby, I need training

of heads, a resounding, "Yes Alpha"

door as everyone slowly left, "When your dad calls,

told me as he sat down next to me.I was

I replied, not really in the mood for conversation

to the packhouse soon.I have some phone calls to make.Do you want to stay home today, or do you want

go to the packhouse." I smiled

out walking

nodded at

move would be? We walked together to the packhouse,

led me to the office next door to his where

in front of them that looked to be hundreds of

"Any luck?"

sighed as I sat Kyra down in her bounce seat.I’m pretty sure Kyra has toys, playpens, and play mats in every room in the

and Genesis both looked at me shaking their heads,

Adria replied.

Our to be read often.I carefully flipped through the pages as I scanned for

says in this one that it is rare, but the Moon Goddess has appeared in dreams before.But it doesn’t really go

as she rose from

need to go get Blaze and I

the door, "Any luck?" he asked as he

book she was currently reading and stood stretching her limbs out, "Not yet

on the phone; he said he

the clock hanging on the wall above the door, surprised to see it was already time

explain Kyra’s mood

isn’t about to miss a meal, I

together, meeting up with

had sat Kyra in her highchair

happening, I couldn’t help but realize that even though Apollo has been friendly since meeting

our conversations are focused mainly on Kyra and how

it was odd until

there, Apollo would always quickly change the subject back to Kyra or give me very

be," I murmured

should talk privately after

one of worry, but he didn’t push

head, but I couldn't help but wonder if Apollo could be in on this with Devin? I mean, I know that Dane doesn’t really trust him, but could Apollo be the mastermind behind this? I didn’t know Devin well enough to say if he had the brains to come up with this by himself, but

twisted into a thousand knots.I didn’t want to believe that Apollo’s intentions had been anything but good—unfortunately,

took the kids to her house so they

is the brains behind all of this," I stated not waiting

up in

phone call is about me and Kyra, mainly Kyra though.Anytime I ask about Devin, or how things are going there, or the prophecy, he is quick to change the subject or gives me very vague answers in return.Then there is the whole "attack".. that really doesn’t make any sense now to be able to do this

room was engulfed in silence once

office to gauge everyone’s

agree with you.I do think Apollo is playing a part, but whether he is the brains or not I can’t say.I think that Devin is cleverer than you think.We definitely shouldn't underestimate him." Ash

as I thought about it, continuing

did the

I looked at Zayd.

he was on the phone before lunch, and I am assuming

say he was planning to come and

face a little, "Why not talk on the phone about

me, "Vampires are very

he led me to sit down, "And your pacing is about to drive me

sigh, wishing none of this was

and Colby, Dane looked at Zayd,

continue, "I explained everything that was going on.He’s one of the very few people I fully trust to discuss this with.He asked about

looked something as drastic as moving a whole pack, but then again, there aren't

he felt he needed to

to do

he said he has good reason to do it.Dayton said his loyalty lies with his family and, as

shocked to hear his loyalty wasn’t

barely even knows me, but he has been willing to stand beside us without

have Adria

that Dominick will be coming sometime.We don’t need anyone attacking him

left us alone in the office, the silence